Final Conservation Framework Plan - Bugao Li

Bugao li conservation framework plan

Bugao Li is located at the corner of Jangguo Road and Shangxi Road, Shanghai. It is an old style Shikumen alleyway housing site built in 1930 by French developer.

Bugao Li covers an area of 6940 m with 10069 m gross floor area.

There are 72 two floor brick-wood structure building in Bugao Li.

contents challenges 1, Conflicts between development and preservation 2, Densification 3, lacking of facilities within the neighbourhood 4, illegal reconstructions and renovation by residents 5, original residents are moving out Concervation Principles and guidelines

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1, Regulate the renovation process, encourage residents to renovate the house while preserve the Shikumen Lilong architecture 2, encourage and regulate mixed-use development 3, Upgrade facilities and provide new facilities to improve residents’ living condition 4, bring back the life of laneways

challenges 1, Conflicts between development and preservation

4, illegal reconstructions and renovation by residents With the growth of population, many houses were remodelled to create more rooms and

With the economic transition shanghai jumped into a market-

floor areas to accommodate more tenants. An additional attic room was created by lowering

oriented economy. The government are eager to improve

the ceiling of the second floor (Figure 2). Kitchens and bathrooms on the balcony and in

the city image to attract foreign investments. The old Lilongs

the courtyard (Figure 2). These unsupervised renovation may lead to safety issues as well as

are not qualified to represent the new Shanghai. Also,

damaging the historic Lilong architecture.

they usually located in inner city with great property value.

Lilongs are generally unappreciated by the government and

In comparision to the redevelopment of "Xintiandi", scholars think adaptation is a better

threatened by developers. (Tsai 2008). In 2015, less than 100

way to preserve the Lilong neighbourhood since it provide the residents with better facilities

lilong neighbourhoods are left in the city in compared to 150

while preserving the historic building. However, the problem of adaptation method is that the

just five years ago.(Arkaraprasertkul and Williams 2015)

structure and scales of the Lilong housing will change if adding bathrooms or additional floor areas.

2, Densification Af ter 1949, the entire lilong housing stock was confiscated and redistributed to the local residents(Arkaraprasertkul and Williams 2015).

An one-bay Shikumen houses in Bugaoli which designed for one family now occupies up to five families. Residents are facing various issues with such a high density. Moreover, the ownership and the right to use the buildings is complicated which

Figure 1 original

Figure 3 self-reconstruction

Figure 3 occupation of public space

make it 's more difficult for government to manage.

However, the density lead to the intensive use of laneways which became a unique feature of Shanghai alleyway house, also to some extent, formed the life and activities along the laneways.

Figure 2 DENSIFICATION

3, lacking of facilities within the neighbourhood There is no bathrooms in the alleyway housing and only one kitchen shared by all the residents in a house. There is also a lack of storage space and bike parking space. Residents occupies

Figure 4 occupation of public space

Figure 5 occupation of public space

5, original residents are moving out

public space to store their household items and bikes which makes the walkways more narrow

With the growth of the property value of Lilong housing, more than 1/3 residents rented

and dangerous(figure 3 4 5). Wet clothes hanging above laneways makes it unpleasant to walk

their shikumen house to young workers or foreigners and bought a new apartment. The

through the laneways.

traditional close relationship between Shikumen Residents and the traditional activities in

It is a challenge to provide more space and facilities to residents with in such a high desity

Shikumen neighborhood are losing.

neighbourhood while preserving the Lilong dewellings.

Concervation Principles and guidelines 2, encourage and regulate mixed-use development

In original Lilong neighbourhood, there were various kind of shops provide products and services to recidents(Figure 2.1). Encorage mixed-use development in Lilong neighbourhood can reduce the conflicts between development and conservation while provide goverment a reason to keep the Lilong neighbourhood. Nevertheless, by encouraging service shops such as laundry shop and grocery store, the living condition of residents can be improved.

VISION of new lilong life

1, Regulate the renovation process, encourage residents to renovate the house while preserve the Shikumen Lilong architecture 1.1

1.2

Renovation should maintain the historical building faรงade , decorations, material used. Interior stucture can be changed based on residents's needs.

Government provide qualified construction companies and renovation design choices for residents who want to renovate their house.

Figure 2.1

2.1

2.2

1.3

1.4

Provide incentives for residents to renovate their house. For example, provide government subsidies for renovation or allow residents to pay the renovation fee after they sell or rent their house out.

Provide opportunities for residents to negotiate and sell the whole house together.

2.3

Figure 2.2 Mixed-use Zone

Define new mixed-use zone(Figure 2.2), regulate the type, number, operating hours of the new commercial shops or services.

Provide shop ownner with qualified constructors and renovation design choices.

Provide shop ownner incentives to renovate and maintain the house. For example, tax reduction if maintain the house properly.

3, Upgrade facilities and provide new facilities to improve residents’ living condition The old residents are part of Lilong heritage. It is important to provide reason for original residents of Lilong to stay.

3.1

3.2

3.3

Renovate the drainage system, electric wires and fire alarm system.

Encourage shops which provide community servise such as laundry and grocery

Figure 3.3 new design of the roof top space integrated with clothes hanging facilities and

store to establish in the new mixed-use zone.

sitting areas

Design new space for storage, bike/motorbike and car parking and clothes hanging.

Introduce sustainable infrastructures into the Lilong neighbourhood.

4, bring back the life of laneways.

4.1 4.2

4.3

Increase walkability among the neighbourhood through new design of laneways.

Provide social space in laneways. Encourage people to sit, chat, play cards with neighbours.

Draw people in by the unique laneway shops.

Figure 3.1 NEW DESIGN OF LANEWAYS INTERGRAted WITH BIKE PARKING, BENCH AND VERTICAL RAINWATER GARDEN

Figure 4.1 precedents of new design of laneways (tianzifang)

4.4

4.5

Allow traditional vendors to operate among laneways Hold Lilong festivals to bring the memories of the laneways back. Attract people from outside to get to know the history of Lilong.

Figure 3.2 use space of the staircase as bathroom and storage space for residents living in different floors

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